About William

I didn't enter the professional world knowing I wanted to end up in FP&A. Like a lot of finance professionals, I started in Big 4 accounting straight out of undergrad. I gravitated toward Tax because of how it sits at the intersection of economics, law, and business strategy — but over time, I realized I was more energized by the why behind the numbers than the compliance work itself. I wanted to be closer to where decisions were actually being made. That realization pushed me to invest in myself and pursue my MBA at Cornell's Johnson School of Management. After Cornell, I made a deliberate pivot into entertainment and media, one of my target industries. It wasn't a straight line. It took patience, strategy, and a lot of iteration before I landed where I wanted to be. Today I work in Business Strategy & Planning at Lionsgate, partnering with senior leadership on decisions that shape the future of the studio. But honestly, what energizes me most isn't the work itself — it's helping others navigate the kind of pivots I've made myself. I know what it feels like to: Question whether you're on the right finance track Try to break into a more strategic role without a "perfect" background Compete for roles where you're not the obvious candidate on paper Wonder how to tell a coherent career story across different industries or functions My coaching approach is systematic and direct. We won't just polish your resume — we'll build a clear, personalized strategy around your specific goal, whether that's landing your first FP&A role, breaking into entertainment and media, or accelerating your growth within corporate finance. Everything we do will be focused on what actually moves the needle.